Black Beans and Quinoa

For my first quinoa in place of rice dish, I opted to go with an old and flavorful favorite: Black Beans and Rice. We decided this was a keeper. It’s different from the black beans and rice, somehow…the texture maybe. But quite tasty and still familiar. And of course, a super source of protein between the quinoa, beans, and sausage. Serves: 4 (if served with a side, such as a salad), 3 if served alone.

Ingredients

1 pound smoked turkey sausage (I prefer Oscar Meyer), sliced

1 can of black beans, drained

1 can of rotel, undrained

2 cups of quinoa, cooked

1/2 cup diced, roasted red peppers

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, diced

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup chicken stock

cumin

cilantro

paprika

Directions:

Saute the garlic and onion over medium high heat until onion is just translucent.

Add in sausage and roasted red peppers. Cook until sausage begins to brown.